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From Pajero culture to street protests: The struggle for accountability in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir
The article analyzes the political and economic crisis in Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK), highlighting the disconnect between Pakistan's diplomatic portrayal of PoK as an independent entity and the reality of elite-driven governance. It describes the emergence of the Jammu Kashmir Joint Awami Action Committee (JKJAAC), a grassroots coalition formed in 2023, which has led protests demanding subsidized electricity and wheat, an end to elite perks, and constitutional reforms. At least 11 protesters and 3 policemen have been killed in clashes, with a communication blackout imposed. The protests underscore deep public discontent over economic misgovernance and lack of accountability in the region.
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